Top 5 bowlers with most wickets in The Ashes History
As the 2023 edition of the Ashes approaches, here's a look at the top five wicket-takers in the history of the series.
3. Hugh Trumble | 141
Hugh Trumble is third in this list. The former Australia spinner is the one of the only two spinners in this list. It would not be wrong to say that Trumble's international career is all about the Ashes. Trumble played 32 Tests in his career and 31 one of those came in the Ashes against England. The other one came against South Africa after he played 27 consecutive Tests against England.
Trumble made his debut against England in 1890 and bowed out of the game against the same opposition 14 years later. During this period, he picked up 141 wickets against England at an average of 19.79. He was the first bowler to cross the 140-wicket mark in the Ashes and is till date, one of the only 3 bowlers with this feat.
Trumble registered nine five-wicket hauls in the Ashes. In first-class cricket, he picked up a staggering 979 wickets in 213 games including as many as 69 five-fors.
Download Our App